US Bridges

NC55 Ramp over US17

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000000490223

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC55 Ramp over US17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC55 Ramp over US17 in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC55 Ramp
CrossesUS17
Location0.2 MI.W.JCT.NC55
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.1151, -77.01261
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC55 Ramp over US17 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC55 Ramp over US17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does NC55 Ramp over US17 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC55 Ramp over US17?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns NC55 Ramp over US17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.